Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Polymeric composites – Creep'

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2009.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xix, 195 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-195).

The barrier properties and long term strength retention of polymers are of significant importance in a number of applications. Enhanced lifetime food packaging, substrates for OLED based flexible displays and long duration scientific balloons are among them. Higher material requirements in these applications drive the need for an accurate measurement system. Therefore, a new system was engineered with enhanced sensitivity and accuracy. Permeability of polymers is affected by permeant solubility and diffusion. One effort to decrease diffusion rates is via increasing the transport path length. We explore this through dispersion of layered silicates into polymers. Layered silicates with effective aspect ratio of 1000:1 have shown promise in improving the barrier and mechanical properties of polymers. The surface of these inorganic silicates was modified with surfactants to improve the interaction with organic polymers. The micro and nanoscale dispersion of the layered silicates was probed using optical and transmission microscopy as well as x-ray diffraction. Thermal transitions were analyzed using differential scanning calorimetry. Mechanical and permeability measurements were correlated to the dispersion and increased density. The essential structure-property relationships were established by comparing semicrystalline and amorphous polymers. Semicrystalline polymers selected were nylon-6 and polyethylene terephthalate. The amorphous polymer was polyethylene terphthalate-glycol. Densification due to the layered silicate in both semicrystalline and amorphous polymers was associated with significant impact on barrier and long term creep behavior. The inferences were confirmed by investigating a semi-crystalline polymer - polyethylene - above and below the glass transition. The results show that the layered silicate influences the amorphous segments in polymers and barrier properties are affected by synergistic influences of densification and uniform dispersion of the layered silicates.

A simulation model which incorporates the statistical- and numerical-based Lattice Green Function Local Load Sharing Model and a Fracture Mechanics-based Residual Strength Model has been developed. The model simulates creep rupture by imposing a fixed load of constant stress on the composite over the simulation duration. Simulation of the fatigue of glass fiber-reinforced composites is achieved by replacing the constant stress parameter in the model with a sinusoidal wave function. Results from the creep rupture model using fused silica fiber parameters, compare well with S-2 glass/epoxy systems. Results using Mandell's postulate that fatigue failure in glass fiber-reinforced polymeric composites is a fiber-dominated mechanism, with a characteristic slope of 10 %UTS/decade are consistent with available experimental data. The slopes of fatigue curves for simulated composites for three frequencies namely: 2, 5 and 10 Hz are within 12-14 %UTS/decade compared with that of 10.6-13.0%UTS/decade for unidirectionl glass reinforced composites (epoxy and vinyl ester) obtained from Demers' [40] data.<br>Master of Science

Les ballons pressurisés développés par le CNES sont des structures de 8,5 à 12 m de diamètre, qui permettent d’emmener dans la stratosphère des équipements scientifiques pour effectuer des expériences de longue durée. La durée de vie de ces ballons est conditionnée par leur comportement mécanique et notamment le comportement en fluage qui s’il est trop marqué, peut engendrer un changement d’altitude se traduisant alors par une augmentation importante de la contrainte dans la membrane. On observe aussi des défaillances des ballons au cours de leur lancement ou après une brève phase de vol (2 à 24 heures). Afin de mieux comprendre le comportement en vol des ballons, le CNES a mis en place depuis plusieurs années un programme de recherche portant sur l’étude du comportement mécanique de ces structures et des films polymères qui les compose. Il s’est intéressé notamment à l’étude expérimentale et à la modélisation du comportement mécanique en fluage des ballons pressurisés. Plusieurs résultats ont été obtenus permettant de prévoir l’évolution dimensionnelle des ballons suite au phénomène de fluage. En revanche le comportement à la rupture de ces films polymère a été très peu étudié de même que les phénomènes supposés à l’origine de la perte de caractéristiques des films polymères constitutifs des ballons. Les travaux engagés durant cette thèse visent à étudier, quantifier et comprendre les mécanismes d’endommagement amenant la rupture prématurée des ballons. Cet endommagement a deux origines supposées ; d’une part des plis dits simples et triples occasionnés par le stockage, la manipulation et le déploiement des ballons et d’autre part l’endommagement de fluage<br>The super-pressure balloons developed by CNES are a great challenge in scientific ballooning. Whatever the balloon type considered (spherical, pumpkin...), it is necessary to have good knowledge of the mechanical behavior of the envelope regarding to the flight level and the lifespan of the balloon. It appears during the working stages of the super pressure balloons that these last can exploded prematurely in the course of the first hours of flight. For this reason CNES and LGP are carrying out research programs about experimentations and modelling in order to predict a good stability of the balloons flight and guarantee a life time in adequacy with the technical requirement. This study deals with multilayered polymeric film damage which induce balloons failure. These experimental and numerical study aims, are a better understanding and predicting of the damage mechanisms bringing the premature explosion of balloons. The following damages phenomena have different origins. The firsts are simple and triple wrinkles owed during the process and the stocking stages of the balloons. The second damage phenomenon is associated to the creep of the polymeric film during the flight of the balloon. The first experimental results we present in this paper, concern the mechanical characterization of three different damage phenomena. The severe damage induced by the wrinkles of the film involves a significant loss of mechanical properties. In a second part the theoretical study, concerns the choice and the development of a non linear viscoelastic coupled damage behavior model in a finite element code

<p> Fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) composite materials are beginning to find use in construction and infrastructure applications. Composite members may potentially provide more durable replacements for steel and concrete in primary and secondary bridge structures, but the experience with composites in these applications is minimal. Recently, however, a number of groups in the United States have constructed short-span traffic bridges utilizing FRP members. These demonstration cases will facilitate the development of design guidelines and durability data for FRP materials. The Tom's Creek Bridge rehabilitation is one such project that utilizes a hybrid FRP composite beam in an actual field application. </p> <p> This thesis details much of the experimental work conducted in conjunction with the Tom's Creek Bridge rehabilitation. All of the composite beams used in the rehabilitation were first proof tested in four-point bending. A mock-up of the bridge was then constructed in the laboratory using the actual FRP beams and timber decking. The mock-up was tested in several static loading schemes to evaluate the bridge response under HS20 loading. The lab testing indicated a deflection criterion of nearly L/200; the actual field structure was stiffer at L/450. This was attributed to the difference in boundary conditions for the girders and timber panels. </p> <p> Finally, the bridge response was verified with an analytical model that treats the bridge structure as a wood beam resting upon discrete elastic springs. The model permits both bending and torsional stiffness in the composite beams, as well as shear deformation. A parametric study was conducted utilizing this model and a mechanics of laminated beam theory to provide recommendations for alternate bridge designs and modified composite beam designs. </p><br>Master of Science

With the increasing use of composite materials for diverse applications ranging from civil infrastructure to offshore oil exploration, the durability of these materials is an important issue. Practical and accurate models for lifetime will enable engineers to push the boundaries of design and make the most efficient use of composite materials, while at the same time maintaining the utmost standards of safety. The work described in this dissertation is an effort to predict the strength and rupture lifetime of a unidirectional carbon fiber/polymer matrix composite using micromechanical techniques. Sources of material variability are incorporated into these models to predict probabilistic distributions for strength and lifetime. This approach is best suited to calculate material reliability for a desired lifetime under a given set of external conditions. A systematic procedure, with experimental verification at each important step, is followed to develop the predictive models in this dissertation. The work begins with an experimental and theoretical understanding of micromechanical stress redistribution due to fiber fractures in unidirectional composite materials. In-situ measurements of fiber stress redistribution are made in macromodel composites where the fibers are large enough that strain gages can be mounted directly onto the fibers. The measurements are used to justify and develop a new form of load sharing where the load of the broken fiber is redistributed only onto the nearest adjacent neighbors. The experimentally verified quasi-static load sharing is incorporated into a Monte Carlo simulation for tensile strength modeling. Very good agreement is shown between the predicted and experimental strength distribution of a unidirectional composite. For the stress-rupture models a time and temperature dependent load-sharing analysis is developed to compute stresses due an arbitrary sequence of fiber fractures. The load sharing is incorporated into a simulation for stress rupture lifetime. The model can be used to help understand and predict the role of temperature in accelerated measurement of stress-rupture lifetimes. It is suggested that damage in the gripped section of purely unidirectional specimens often leads to inaccurate measurements of rupture lifetime. Hence, rupture lifetimes are measured for [90/0_3]_s carbon fiber/polymer matrix specimens where surface 90 deg plies protect the 0 deg plies from damage. Encouraging comparisons are made between the experimental and predicted lifetimes of the [90/0_3]_s laminate. Finally, it is shown that the strength-life equal rank assumption is erroneous because of fundamental differences between quasi-static and stress-rupture failure behaviors in unidirectional polymer composites.<br>Ph. D.

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Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures results in significant repair and rehabilitation costs. In the past several years, new fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcing bars have been introduced as an alternative to steel reinforcing bars. Several national and international organizations have recently developed standards based on preliminary test results. However, limited validation testing has been performed on the recommendations of these standards. High variability of the tensile properties, degradation of tensile strength, direct shear capacity, predicted deflections due to creep, cracking behavior of FRP-reinforced concrete flexural members, bond behavior and development length, and effects of thermal expansion on cracking of FRP reinforced concrete have all been reported, but are areas that need further investigation and validation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of glass FRP reinforcing bars and provide recommendations on the design and construction of concrete structures containing these bar types with regard to the areas described. The recently developed ACI 440 design guidelines were analyzed and modifications proposed.

Corrosion of steel tendons is a major problem for post-tensioned concrete, especially because corrosion of the steel strands is often hard to detect inside grouted ducts. Non-metallic tendons can serve as an alternative material to steel for post-tensioning applications. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), given its higher strength and elastic modulus, as well as excellent durability and fatigue strength, is the most practical option for post-tensioning applications. The primary objective of this research project was to assess the feasibility of the use of innovative carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons and to develop guidelines for CFRP in post-tensioned bridge applications, including segmental bridges and pier caps. An experimental investigation and a numerical simulation were conducted to compare the performance of a scaled segmental bridge model, post-tensioned with two types of carbon fiber strands and steel strands. The model was tested at different prestress levels and at different loading configurations. While the study confirms feasibility of both types of carbon fiber strands for segmental bridge applications, and their similar serviceability behavior, strands with higher elastic modulus could improve structural performance and minimize displacements beyond service loads. As the second component of the project, a side-by-side comparison of two types of carbon fiber strands against steel strands was conducted in a scaled pier cap model. Two different strand arrangements were used for post-tensioning, with eight and six strands, respectively representing an over-design and a slight under-design relative to the factored demand. The model was tested under service and factored loads. The investigation confirmed the feasibility of using carbon fiber strands in unbonded post-tensioning of pier caps. Considering both serviceability and overload conditions, the general performance of the pier cap model was deemed acceptable using either type of carbon fiber strands and quite comparable to that of steel strands. In another component of this research, creep stress tests were conducted with carbon fiber composite cable (CFCC). The anchorages for all the specimens were prepared using a commercially available expansive grout. Specimens withstood 95% of the guaranteed capacity provided by the manufacturer for a period of five months, without any sign of rupture.

PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO<br>Esse estudo tem como objetivo verificar as consequências do envelhecimento no comportamento à fluência de um material compósito reforçado por fibras de vidro, em função de diferentes tipos de envelhecimento e temperaturas de ensaio. Para tanto, corpos de prova envelhecidos em água e óleo, bem como outros sem qualquer envelhecimento, foram ensaiados à fluência em 25 graus Celsius e 60 graus Celsius. As análises se basearam nas propriedades mecânicas relativas ao processo de fluência obtidas tanto experimentalmente quanto a partir de modelos viscoelásticos e semiempíricos. Dentre as condições experimentais empregadas, o parâmetro que mais influenciou o processo de fluência foi a temperatura. Os efeitos da temperatura no processo de fluência foram determinantes inclusive para a escolha do modelo que melhor se ajustou aos pontos experimentais. Na temperatura de 25 graus Celsius, independente do meio ou tempo de envelhecimento, o modelo de melhor ajuste foi o de Potência, enquanto que na temperatura de 60 graus Celsius, o modelo de Andrade foi o que melhor se ajustou aos pontos experimentais. No entanto, observou-se, também, que os diversos tipos de envelhecimentos alteraram algumas propriedades, como o módulo de Young.<br>The objective of this work is to verify the consequences of ageing on the creep deformation behavior of a fiberglass composite material, as a function of various combinations of ageing means, ageing times, and test temperatures. For this purpose, samples aged in water and oil, as well as samples not aged at all, were tested to creep deformation at 25 Celsius Degree and 60 Celsius Degree. The results analysis were based on mechanical properties, related to the creep deformation process, obtained both directly from the experiments and from viscoelastic and semi-empirical mathematical models. From all the experimental conditions used on this work, the one that most influenced the creep deformation process was temperature. The effects of temperature on the creeping process, that they were even decisive to select the best fitting model for the experimental data. For the 25 Celsius Degree tests, regardless of ageing mean or time, the mathematical model that best fitted the data was the Power model, as for the 60 Celsius Degree tests, the best model to fit the experimental data was Andrade. However, it was noticed that ageing by itself was also capable of changing some mechanical properties, as Young modulus, for example.

In this thesis, the focus has been on micro-mechanical mechanisms in polymer-based materials and structures. The first part of the thesis treats length-scale effects on polymer materials. Experiments have showed that the smaller the specimen, the stronger is the material. The length-scale effect was examined experimentally in two different polymers materials, polystyrene and epoxy. First micro-indentations to various depths were made on polystyrene. The experiments showed that length-scale effects in inelastic deformations exist in polystyrene. It was also possible to show a connection between the experimental findings and the molecular length. The second experimental study was performed on glass-sphere filled epoxy, where the damage development for tensile loading was investigated. It could be showed that the debond stresses increased with decreasing sphere diameter. The debonding grew along the interface and eventually these cracks kinked out into the matrix. It was found that the length to diameter ratio of the matrix cracks increased with increasing diameter. The experimental findings may be explained by a length-scale effect in the yield process which depends on the strain gradients. The second part of the thesis treats mechano-sorptive creep in paper, i.e. the acceleration of creep by moisture content changes. Paper can be seen as a polymer based composite that consists of a network of wood fibres, which in its turn are natural polymer composites. A simplified network model for mechano-sorptive creep has been developed. It is assumed that the anisotropic hygroexpansion of the fibres leads to large stresses at the fibre-fibre bonds when the moisture content changes. The resulting stress state will accelerate creep if the fibre material obeys a constitutive law that is non-linear in stress. Fibre kinks are included in order to capture experimental observations of larger mechano-sorptive creep effects in compression than in tension. Furthermore, moisture dependent material parameters and anisotropy are taken into account. Theoretical predictions based on the developed model are compared to experimental results for anisotropic paper both under tensile and compressive loading at varying moisture content. The important features in the experiments are captured by the model. Different kinds of drying conditions have also been examined.<br>QC 20100910

The Tom's Creek Bridge is a small-scale demonstration project involving the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite girders as the main load carrying members. The project is intended to serve two purposes. First, by calculating bridge design parameters such as the dynamic load allowance, transverse wheel load distribution and deflections under service loading, the Tom's Creek Bridge will aid in modifying current AASHTO bridge design standards for use with FRP composite materials. Second, by evaluating the FRP girders after being exposed to service conditions, the project will begin to answer questions about the long-term performance of these advanced composite material beams when used in bridge design. This thesis details the In-Service analysis of the Tom's Creek Bridge. Five load tests, at six month intervals, were conducted on the bridge. Using mid-span strain and deflection data gathered from the FRP composite girders during these tests the above mentioned bridge design parameters have been determined. The Tom's Creek Bridge was determined to have a dynamic load allowance, IM, of 0.90, a transverse wheel load distribution factor, g, of 0.101 and a maximum deflection of L/488. Two bridge girders were removed from the Tom's Creek Bridge after fifteen months of service loading. These FRP composite girders were tested at the Structures and Materials Research Laboratory at Virginia Tech for stiffness and ultimate strength and compared to pre-service values for the same beams. This analysis indicates that after fifteen months of service, the FRP composite girders have not lost a significant amount of either stiffness or ultimate strength.<br>Master of Science

Etat de degradation en fonction du temps d'un materiau soumis a des sollicitations thermomecaniques sur des plaques unidirectionnelles et des tubes (esais, traction, fluage, eclatement, flexion). Utilisation d'emission acoustique pour suivre l'evolution de la structure. Cinetique d'endommagement

Bestärkt durch das gesellschaftliche und wirtschaftliche Interesse an nachhaltigen und ressourcenschonenden Formen des Bauens gewinnen Holzkonstruktionen wieder unverkennbar an Bedeutung. Mit dieser Entwicklung bilden sich neue Konstruktionsprinzipien und Materialkombinationen im Bauwesen heraus, zu deren ingenieurtechnischer Beurteilung zum Teil keine ausreichenden Erkenntnisse vorliegen. Verbundkonstruktionen aus Holz und Glas sind eine innovative Bauweise, die zu einer höheren Materialeffizienz in Fassaden beiträgt, deren Wirkungsweise aber noch nicht ausreichend hinterfragt wurde. Werden Holz und Glas durch eine tragende Klebung verbunden, lässt sich das vielfach ungenutzte Tragpotenzial ausschöpfen, das eine in Scheibenebene belastete Verglasung aufweist. Die Qualität der Klebung entscheidet dabei über die Eigenschaften und das Leistungsvermögen des Bauteils. Die üblicherweise an dieser Schnittstelle eingesetzten Silikonklebstoffe weisen eine hohe Nachgiebigkeit und eine vergleichsweise geringe Festigkeit auf. Wenn die Verbundelemente als Aussteifung mitwirken sollen, bleibt ihr Einsatz deswegen auf Gebäude mit höchstens zwei Geschossen limitiert. Die vorliegende Arbeit trägt entscheidend zur Erweiterung der baulichen Möglichkeiten bei, indem sie der Anwendbarkeit von hochfesten Klebstoffen, die für den Einsatz im Bauwesen nur wenig erforscht sind, auf vielschichtige Weise nachgeht. Im Fokus stehen aussteifende Holz-Glas-Verbundelemente für die Fassade. Weder die Bauart noch das Bauprodukt Klebstoff sind derzeit in Deutschland in einer Norm erfasst. Das Klären der baurechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen ist daher unerlässlich und erfolgt mit engem Bezug zum konstruktiven Glasbau. Zusätzlich zur wissenschaftlichen Interpretation wird dadurch eine praxisnahe Bewertung der Versuchsergebnisse möglich, was ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal dieser Arbeit darstellt. Das Verformungsvermögen des Klebstoffs spielt eine zentrale Rolle bei der Materialauswahl und Gestaltung der Holz-Glas-Verbundelemente. Der Einfluss der Klebstoffsteifigkeit auf das Tragverhalten eines Einzelelements und auf dessen Interaktion mit den anderen Bestandteilen des Tragwerks wird an einem Modellgebäude untersucht. Auf Basis dieser Parameterstudie lassen sich drei Steifigkeitsbereiche definieren, auf die sich die Klebstoffauswahl für die weiteren Untersuchungen stützt. Der experimentelle Teil der Arbeit beginnt mit der ausführlichen Charakterisierung von sieben Klebstoffen. Davon werden zwei höherfeste Klebstoffe als geeignet identifiziert. Ein Silikonklebstoff wird als Referenzmaterial zur aktuellen Anwendungspraxis festgelegt. Das Hauptaugenmerk der folgenden Experimente richtet sich auf Aspekte der Alterungsbeständigkeit und des zeitabhängigen Materialverhaltens unter langandauernder mechanischer Beanspruchung. In labormaßstäblichen Alterungsprüfungen werden die Klebstoffproben unterschiedlichen Schadeinwirkungen ausgesetzt, die im Glas- und Fassadenbau relevant sind. Darüber hinaus erfolgen Kriechversuche an kleinen und großen Scherprüfkörpern. Letztere stellen einen besonderen Mehrwert dar, da sie eine realistische Klebfugengeometrie aufweisen und die Ergebnisse dadurch dem tatsächlichen Bauteilverhalten nahekommen. Für diese Zeitstandversuche wurde eine bislang einzigartige Versuchsanlage aus sechs Prüfrahmen mit Gasdruckfederbelastung entwickelt. Im Ergebnis zeigt sich, dass mit den gewählten höherfesten Klebstoffen die Festigkeit der nicht gealterten Klebschichten erwartungsgemäß gesteigert werden kann. Der Bruch des Fügepartners Holz wird zum maßgebenden Versagenskriterium. Die Verformungen des Verbundelements reduzieren sich gegenüber einer Silikonklebung deutlich. Allerdings offenbaren sich in einzelnen Alterungsszenarien und unter langandauernder Belastung auch Schwachstellen dieser Klebstoffe. Ihre Verwendung kann daher nur mit konstruktiven Kompensationsmaßnahmen oder durch Abschirmen der kritischen Einwirkungsgrößen empfohlen werden. Entsprechende Vorschläge werden bei der abschließenden Bewertung der Ergebnisse unterbreitet. Verfahren und Beurteilungsmethoden, die in dieser Arbeit angewendet und entwickelt werden, erleichtern die zukünftige Bewertung weiterer aussichtsreicher Klebstoffe für den Holz-Glas-Verbund<br>Wooden constructions are on the rise again – encouraged by a strong public and economic trend towards sustainable and resource efficient buildings. Spurred by this growing interest novel design principles and material assemblies in architecture and the building industry evolve. These developments require further research due to the absence of evaluation tools and insufficient knowledge about their design. Load-bearing timber-glass composite elements could contribute to a more efficient use of materials in façade constructions. In this case a linear adhesive bond connects the glass pane to the timber substructure. This enables an in-plane loading of the glass whose capacity is not used to its full potential in conventional façades as it is solely applied as an infill panel. The quality of the adhesive bond defines the characteristics and the performance of the whole structural component. Structural sealants such as silicones, which are typically used for the joint, provide a high flexibility and only a low load-bearing capacity. Considering such elements being part of a bracing system, the mentioned characteristics limit the application range to buildings with not more than two stories. This thesis widens the scope with an in-depth examination of high-modulus adhesives, which have not yet been evaluated for their use in building constructions. Timber-glass composite elements used as a bracing component in façades are the focus of this work. Neither the full structural component nor the adhesive have yet been included into German building standards. Hence it is essential to assess the general requirements of their application. The relevant aspects are clarified in the context of glass constructions. In addition to the scientific discussion of the results, this approach facilitates also a practical evaluation of the findings, which is a unique feature of this work. The deformability of the adhesive becomes a crucial criterion when selecting the individual materials and designing the timber-glass composite elements. A case study assesses the influence of the adhesive stiffness on the behavior of a single element and its interaction with other members of the structural system. Based on the results, three different stiffness classes are introduced to support the selection process of the adhesives to be examined in further investigations. The experimental part of this work is initiated by a comprehensive characterization of seven shortlisted adhesives. The results enable a further differentiation of suitable materials. Two adhesives qualified as suitable for the main experiments. A silicone adhesive complements the test series to serve as a reference material to the current practice. In the next phase attention is drawn to the ageing stability and on the time-dependent material behavior of the adhesives under long-term loading. Small-scale specimens made from adhesively joint timber and glass pieces are exposed to different ageing scenarios which relate to the impacts typically encountered in façades. Beyond that, creep tests are carried out on small and large shear specimen. The latter provide extra benefit as they comprise long linear adhesive joints resembling virtually the situation in a real-size element. A specific long-term test rig was developed for this purpose comprising a loading unit with gas pressurized springs. Based on the results it can be concluded that joints with adhesives of high and intermediate stiffness enable an increase of characteristic failure loads and a significant reduction of deformation. With the stiffer joint near-surface rupture of timber fibers becomes the prevailing failure mechanism. The timber strength limits further loading of the adhesive joint. However, ageing and creep testing reveal also shortcomings of the adhesives. Their application can only be recommended if redundant compensation measures are taken or the joint is protected against critical environmental impacts. Appropriate solutions are proposed with the final recommendations of this work. Methods and assessment tools that have been developed and tested for this work offer the possibility of a more straight-forward evaluation of further promising adhesives and their use in load-bearing timber-glass composites

Woven (also known as textile) composites are one class of polymer matrix composites with increasing market share in aerospace, autmobile, civil infrastructure applications mostly due to their lightweight, their flexibility to form into desired shape, their mechanical properties and toughness. Due to the viscoelasticity of the polymer matrix, time-dependent degradation in modulus (creep) and strength (creep rupture) are two of the major mechanical properties required by engineers to design a structure reliably when using these materials. Unfortunately, creep and creep rupture of woven composites have received little attention by the research community and thus, there is a dire need to generate additional knowledge and prediction models, given the increasing market share of woven composites in load bearing structural applications. In this thesis, an analytical creep model, namely the Modified Equivalent Laminate Model (MELM), was developed to predict tensile creep of plain weave composites for any orientation of the load with respect to the orientation of the fill and warp fibers, using creep of unidirectional composites. The model was validated using an extensive experimental involving the tensile creep of plain weave composites under varying loading orientation and service conditions. Plain weave epoxy (F263)/ carbon fiber (T300) composite, currently used in aerospace applications, was procured as fabrics from Hexcel Corporation. Creep tests were conducted under two loading conditions: on-axis loading (00) and off-axis loading (450). Constant load creep, in the temperature range of 80–2400C and stress range of 1-70% UTS of the composites, was experimentally evaluated for time periods ranging from 1–120 hours under both loading conditions. The composite showed increase in creep with increase in temperature and stress. Creep of composite increased with increase in angle of loading, from 1% under on-axis loading to 31% under off-axis loading, within the tested time window. The experimental creep data for plain weave composites were superposed using TTSP (Time Temperature Superposition Principle) to obtain a master curve of experimental data extending to several years and was compared with model predictions to validate the model. The experimental and model results were found in good agreement within an error range of +1-3% under both loading conditions. A parametric study was also conducted to understand the effect of microstructure of plain weave composites on its on-axis and off-axis creep. Additionally, this thesis generated knowledge on time-dependent damage in woven composites and its effect on creep and tensile properties and their prediction.

The creep of polymethyl methacrylate was investigated in four-point flexural loading mode. Measurements were taken at temperatures from 8$\sp\circ$C to 55$\sp\circ$C, time periods up to 450 hours and stresses ranging from 5 to 25 MN/m$\sp2$. The data obtained were successfully superposed vertically; the data reduction, in this way, was expressed in the form of a constitutive equation: e(t, T, S) = e$\sb0$ (ref). exp $\lbrack-(\Delta$H$\sb0$ $-$ $\beta$S)/R. (1/T $-$ 1/T$\sb{\rm ref}$)).exp ($\beta$/RT. (S $-$ S$\sb{\rm ref}$)). t$\sp{\rm n}$ which shows that the creep strain (e) may be obtained as a product of separable functions that express the effect of time (t), temperature (T) and stress (S). Subscript ref. indicates the chosen reference state. The creep behavior follows a power law time dependence with an exponent equal to 0.24. The apparent activation energy of the creep is independent of temperature (Arrhenius behavior), stress dependent and decreases with increasing stress.

Application of polymer matrix composites in engineering structures has been steadily increasing over the past five decades. Multidirectional polymer composites are one class of continuous fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites used in aerospace structures, where the desired mechanical performance outweighs the cost. Their modulus and strength degrade with time (known as creep and creep rupture) during the service, owing to the viscos-elasticity of the polymer matrix. Additional contribution to this degradation comes from various damage modes developed in the plies of the composite with time and identified in this thesis as TDD (Time Dependent Damage). These damage modes may also develop due to process-induced residual stresses, and during loading to the service load, identified as TID (Time Independent Damage). TID influences the TDD, the creep and the creep rupture. The objective of this thesis is to develop a model to predict the evolution of TID and TDD in multiple plies of a laminate and their influence on creep. The predominant damage mode, transverse cracking, is modeled in this study. The model consists of four modules, PIS, QSL, SL, and VA. The PIS, QSL, and SL moduli predict changes in ply stresses for incremental change in temperature, stress, and time respectively, using lamination theory and assuming linear elastic behavior of the plies during an incremental step. In parallel, each module predicts the stored elastic energy in each ply after each incremental step and compares it with a critical stored elastic energy criterion to determine if a ply would crack. If fracture is predicted, the VA module based on variational analysis, is invoked to determine the crack density and the perturbation in ply stresses due to cracking. The perturbation stresses are used by the module that invoked the VA module to determine the ply stresses after cracking during the current incremental step. The model predictions for a [±45/90]s laminate, at two test temperatures (80C and 180C) and four stresses in the range of 20–54 MPa, compare very well with experimental results validating the model.

Polypropylene (PP) and ethylene-co-octene copolymer (EOC) blends were prepared at various component ratios and reinforced with silica nanoparticles (SiO2). Strategies to improve filler dispersion involved the grafting of a silane coupling agent on the PP matrix, the addition of a maleated PP (PP-g-MA) as a compatibilizer and the use of hydrophobic silica nanoparticles. These approaches resulted in a fine dispersion of the nanoparticles within the PP phase and induced a reduction of the size of the EOC domains, due to a barrier effect. Tensile and flexural properties were significantly increased, whereas ductility and impact properties were not affected. These enhancements are attributed to the favourable microstructure of the blends, featuring a segregated microstructure, and to the improved interfacial adhesion between the functionalized polymer matrix and the surface of the nanoparticles. The microstructure and rheology of model melt compounded EOC-based nanocomposites were investigated. Functionalization of the polyolefin matrix was accomplished through silane grafting, or addition of a maleated EOC (EOC-g-MA) compatibilizer. Various grades of unmodified SiO2 having different specific surface areas (SSA), as well as a surface-modified grade were added to the EOC matrix at various loadings. The formation of covalent and hydrogen bonds between the silanol groups and the functionalized polymer generated strong polymer/filler (P/F) interactions, resulting in improved filler dispersion. Bound polymer characterization revealed that in the compatibilized materials, the amount of polymer physically attached to the nanoparticles was higher than in the non-compatibilized samples. In the absence of a compatibilizer, larger SiO2 aggregates formed upon increasing SSA because of increased probability of hydrogen bonding between the particles. The increased propensity for aggregation was revealed by time sweeps as well as by the increased strain sensitivity in stress sweeps. On the contrary, the compatibilized composites exhibited a stable response and a higher critical strain for the onset of non-linearity, indicative of stronger adhesion between the fillers and the matrix. Superposition of oscillatory and creep/recovery experiments revealed that the viscoelastic properties in the terminal region were influenced substantially by the state of dispersion of the nanoparticles. In the absence of a compatibilizer, substantial enhancements in the linear viscoelastic (LVE) functions were noted and an increasing SSA resulted in more significant deviations from terminal flow. On the contrary, the SSA of the particles had no effect on the viscoelastic and mechanical properties of the compatibilized composites.<br>Thesis (Ph.D, Chemical Engineering) -- Queen's University, 2011-04-18 15:17:52.471

Bestärkt durch das gesellschaftliche und wirtschaftliche Interesse an nachhaltigen und ressourcenschonenden Formen des Bauens gewinnen Holzkonstruktionen wieder unverkennbar an Bedeutung. Mit dieser Entwicklung bilden sich neue Konstruktionsprinzipien und Materialkombinationen im Bauwesen heraus, zu deren ingenieurtechnischer Beurteilung zum Teil keine ausreichenden Erkenntnisse vorliegen. Verbundkonstruktionen aus Holz und Glas sind eine innovative Bauweise, die zu einer höheren Materialeffizienz in Fassaden beiträgt, deren Wirkungsweise aber noch nicht ausreichend hinterfragt wurde. Werden Holz und Glas durch eine tragende Klebung verbunden, lässt sich das vielfach ungenutzte Tragpotenzial ausschöpfen, das eine in Scheibenebene belastete Verglasung aufweist. Die Qualität der Klebung entscheidet dabei über die Eigenschaften und das Leistungsvermögen des Bauteils. Die üblicherweise an dieser Schnittstelle eingesetzten Silikonklebstoffe weisen eine hohe Nachgiebigkeit und eine vergleichsweise geringe Festigkeit auf. Wenn die Verbundelemente als Aussteifung mitwirken sollen, bleibt ihr Einsatz deswegen auf Gebäude mit höchstens zwei Geschossen limitiert. Die vorliegende Arbeit trägt entscheidend zur Erweiterung der baulichen Möglichkeiten bei, indem sie der Anwendbarkeit von hochfesten Klebstoffen, die für den Einsatz im Bauwesen nur wenig erforscht sind, auf vielschichtige Weise nachgeht. Im Fokus stehen aussteifende Holz-Glas-Verbundelemente für die Fassade. Weder die Bauart noch das Bauprodukt Klebstoff sind derzeit in Deutschland in einer Norm erfasst. Das Klären der baurechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen ist daher unerlässlich und erfolgt mit engem Bezug zum konstruktiven Glasbau. Zusätzlich zur wissenschaftlichen Interpretation wird dadurch eine praxisnahe Bewertung der Versuchsergebnisse möglich, was ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal dieser Arbeit darstellt. Das Verformungsvermögen des Klebstoffs spielt eine zentrale Rolle bei der Materialauswahl und Gestaltung der Holz-Glas-Verbundelemente. Der Einfluss der Klebstoffsteifigkeit auf das Tragverhalten eines Einzelelements und auf dessen Interaktion mit den anderen Bestandteilen des Tragwerks wird an einem Modellgebäude untersucht. Auf Basis dieser Parameterstudie lassen sich drei Steifigkeitsbereiche definieren, auf die sich die Klebstoffauswahl für die weiteren Untersuchungen stützt. Der experimentelle Teil der Arbeit beginnt mit der ausführlichen Charakterisierung von sieben Klebstoffen. Davon werden zwei höherfeste Klebstoffe als geeignet identifiziert. Ein Silikonklebstoff wird als Referenzmaterial zur aktuellen Anwendungspraxis festgelegt. Das Hauptaugenmerk der folgenden Experimente richtet sich auf Aspekte der Alterungsbeständigkeit und des zeitabhängigen Materialverhaltens unter langandauernder mechanischer Beanspruchung. In labormaßstäblichen Alterungsprüfungen werden die Klebstoffproben unterschiedlichen Schadeinwirkungen ausgesetzt, die im Glas- und Fassadenbau relevant sind. Darüber hinaus erfolgen Kriechversuche an kleinen und großen Scherprüfkörpern. Letztere stellen einen besonderen Mehrwert dar, da sie eine realistische Klebfugengeometrie aufweisen und die Ergebnisse dadurch dem tatsächlichen Bauteilverhalten nahekommen. Für diese Zeitstandversuche wurde eine bislang einzigartige Versuchsanlage aus sechs Prüfrahmen mit Gasdruckfederbelastung entwickelt. Im Ergebnis zeigt sich, dass mit den gewählten höherfesten Klebstoffen die Festigkeit der nicht gealterten Klebschichten erwartungsgemäß gesteigert werden kann. Der Bruch des Fügepartners Holz wird zum maßgebenden Versagenskriterium. Die Verformungen des Verbundelements reduzieren sich gegenüber einer Silikonklebung deutlich. Allerdings offenbaren sich in einzelnen Alterungsszenarien und unter langandauernder Belastung auch Schwachstellen dieser Klebstoffe. Ihre Verwendung kann daher nur mit konstruktiven Kompensationsmaßnahmen oder durch Abschirmen der kritischen Einwirkungsgrößen empfohlen werden. Entsprechende Vorschläge werden bei der abschließenden Bewertung der Ergebnisse unterbreitet. Verfahren und Beurteilungsmethoden, die in dieser Arbeit angewendet und entwickelt werden, erleichtern die zukünftige Bewertung weiterer aussichtsreicher Klebstoffe für den Holz-Glas-Verbund.:1 Einleitung 13 1.1 Motivation 13 1.2 Zielsetzung 18 1.3 Abgrenzung 20 1.4 Vorgehensweise 21 2 Die Holz-Glas-Verbundbauweise 25 2.1 Tragprinzip und Wirkungsweise 25 2.2 Forschungsschwerpunkte und Anwendungen 27 2.2.1 Geklebte Verglasungssysteme für Fenster 27 2.2.2 Träger 28 2.2.3 Wandscheiben und Schubfelder 32 2.2.4 Verbundplatten 36 2.3 Tragendes Glas im Verbund 37 2.3.1 Relevanz für Holz-Glas-Verbundlösungen 37 2.3.2 Historische Vorbilder 37 2.3.3 Verbundglas und Verbund-Sicherheitsglas 38 2.3.4 Verbundträger 40 2.3.5 Wandscheiben aus Glas 43 2.4 Konstruktionsprinzipien von tragenden Wand und Fassadenelementen aus Holz und Glas 46 2.4.1 Aufbau 46 2.4.2 Verglasung 46 2.4.3 Ausbildung der Klebfuge 48 2.4.4 Marktreife Systeme mit Koppelleiste 49 2.4.5 Identifizieren geeigneter Tragsysteme 52 2.4.6 Skelett-, Tafel- und Massivholzbauweise 53 2.5 Zusammenfassung wesentlicher Erkenntnisse 55 3 Klebverbindungen im Glasbau 57 3.1 Fügen von Glas 57 3.1.1 Besondere Merkmale des Fügewerkstoffs 57 3.1.2 Wirkprinzip und Fügeverfahren 60 3.1.3 Vor- und Nachteile von Klebverbindungen 61 3.1.4 Glasoberfläche 65 3.2 Typische Anwendungsbeispiele im Glasbau 67 3.2.1 Klassifizierung 67 3.2.2 Einordung der Holz-Glas-Verbundbauweise 69 3.2.3 Structural Sealant Glazing 71 3.2.4 Ganzglaskonstruktionen 74 3.3 Planungsstrategien 76 3.3.1 Sicheres Bauteilversagen 76 3.3.2 Redundanz und Versagensszenarien 78 3.3.3 Besonderheiten bei geklebten Verglasungen 80 3.4 Baurechtliche Rahmenbedingungen 82 3.4.1 Normung und Verfahrensweise in Deutschland 82 3.4.2 Harmonisierung auf europäischer Ebene 84 3.4.3 ETAG 002 – Leitlinie für Structural Glazing 86 3.4.4 Der Weg zur geklebten Glaskonstruktion 88 4 Einfluss der Klebstoffsteifigkeit auf aussteifende Holz-Glas-Verbundtragwerke 91 4.1 Aussteifung von Holzbauten 91 4.2 Berechnungsverfahren 92 4.2.1 Begründung der Auswahl der Verfahren 92 4.2.2 Verteilung von Horizontallasten auf die Wandscheiben eines Aussteifungssystems 93 4.2.3 Wandscheibe als Schubfeld 95 4.2.4 Federmodelle 97 4.3 Randbedingungen für die Analyse 101 4.3.1 Modellgebäude 101 4.3.2 Konstruktive Gestaltung 103 4.3.3 Lastannahmen 104 4.4 Parameterstudie 107 4.4.1 Nachgiebigkeit der Kernwände 107 4.4.2 Nachgiebigkeit eines Verbundelements 108 4.4.3 Auswirkung der Elementanordnung 112 4.4.4 Lastumlagerung bei Ausfall von Elementen 114 4.4.5 Horizontallastanteil auf Fassade und Kern 116 4.5 Rückschlüsse auf die Tragsystemgestaltung und die Klebstoffauswahl 120 5 Materialauswahl und -charakterisierung 123 5.1 Untersuchungsprogramm 123 5.2 Materialeigenschaften der Fügeteile 124 5.2.1 Glas 124 5.2.2 Holz und Holzwerkstoffe 126 5.3 Klebstoffe 128 5.3.1 Auswahlkriterien für Holz-Glas-Klebungen 128 5.3.2 Vorauswahl der Klebstoffsysteme 130 5.4 Experimentelle Methoden zur Charakterisierung der Klebstoffe 134 5.4.1 Dynamisch-mechanische Analyse 134 5.4.2 Einaxialer Zugversuch 135 5.4.3 Scherversuch 138 5.5 Versuchsergebnisse 141 5.5.1 Glasübergangstemperatur 141 5.5.2 Spannungs-Dehnungs-Beziehung 145 5.5.3 Einpunktkennwerte 150 5.5.4 Scherfestigkeit und Bruchbildanalyse 151 5.6 Klebstoffauswahl für die Hauptuntersuchungen 155 6 Experimentelle Untersuchungen an Klebverbindungen im Labormaßstab 157 6.1 Methodik 157 6.1.1 Untersuchungsgegenstand 157 6.1.2 Beurteilungsgrundlagen 158 6.1.3 Untersuchungsprogramm 159 6.1.4 Auswertungsmethoden 162 6.2 Geometrie und Herstellung der Prüfkörper 164 6.2.1 Prüfkörper zum Bestimmen der Haftfestigkeit vor und nach künstlicher Alterung 164 6.2.2 Scherprüfkörper für Kriechversuche 165 6.2.3 Vorbereiten und Konditionieren der Proben 166 6.3 Verfahren zur mechanischen Prüfung und zur künstlichen Alterung 168 6.3.1 Zug- und Scherversuche 168 6.3.2 Lagerung unter UV-Bestrahlung 170 6.3.3 Lagerung in Reinigungsmittellösung 171 6.3.4 Holzfeuchtewechsel bei +20 °C 172 6.3.5 Lagerung in schwefeldioxidhaltiger Atmosphäre 173 6.3.6 Kriechversuche 174 6.4 Auswertung der Versuchsergebnisse 176 6.4.1 Anfangsfestigkeit im Scherversuch 176 6.4.2 Anfangsfestigkeit im Zugversuch 181 6.4.3 Sichtbare Veränderungen der Klebschicht 183 6.4.4 Restfestigkeit nach Alterung 185 6.4.5 Analyse der Versagensmuster 189 6.4.6 Kriechverhalten 192 6.4.7 Restfestigkeit nach Vorbelastung 198 7 Experimentelle Untersuchungen an bauteilähnlichen Prüfkörpern 201 7.1 Untersuchungsprogramm und Methodik 201 7.1.1 Ziel der Untersuchungen 201 7.1.2 Materialien 202 7.1.3 Großer Scherprüfkörper 203 7.1.4 Herstellung der Prüfkörper 205 7.1.5 Versuchsprogramm – Bauteilversuche 207 7.2 Entwicklung eines Kriechprüfstands 210 7.2.1 Prüfrahmen 210 7.2.2 Lasteinleitung 211 7.2.3 Belastungsvorgang 212 7.2.4 Messtechnik und Monitoring 213 7.2.5 Modifikation für Kurzzeitversuche 214 7.3 Große Scherversuche unter Kurz- und Langzeiteinwirkung 215 7.3.1 Tragfähigkeit bei kurzzeitiger Lasteinwirkung 215 7.3.2 Spannungsverteilung im Glas 219 7.3.3 Kriechversuche mit 1000 Stunden Laufzeit 221 7.3.4 Verlängerte Kriechversuche am Klebstoff mit mittlerer Steifigkeit 226 7.3.5 Tragfähigkeit nach Vorbelastung 230 8 Bewertung und Handlungsempfehlung 231 8.1 Alterungsverhalten 231 8.2 Korrelation der Ergebnisse aus Fügeteil- und 233 Bauteilversuchen 8.2.1 Versuche bei kurzzeitiger Lasteinwirkung 233 8.2.2 Versuche bei langandauernder Lasteinwirkung 235 8.3 Der Vorzugsklebstoff und seine Einsatzgrenzen 238 8.4 Konstruktion 241 9 Zusammenfassung und Ausblick 243 9.1 Zusammenfassung 243 9.2 Ausblick 249 10 Literatur 253 11 Abbildungsverzeichnis 263 12 Tabellenverzeichnis 267 13 Bezeichnungen 268 Anhang A Materialkennwerte zur Klebstoffauswahl 271 B Klebverbindungen im Labormaßstab 287 C Bauteilähnliche Prüfkörper 373<br>Wooden constructions are on the rise again – encouraged by a strong public and economic trend towards sustainable and resource efficient buildings. Spurred by this growing interest novel design principles and material assemblies in architecture and the building industry evolve. These developments require further research due to the absence of evaluation tools and insufficient knowledge about their design. Load-bearing timber-glass composite elements could contribute to a more efficient use of materials in façade constructions. In this case a linear adhesive bond connects the glass pane to the timber substructure. This enables an in-plane loading of the glass whose capacity is not used to its full potential in conventional façades as it is solely applied as an infill panel. The quality of the adhesive bond defines the characteristics and the performance of the whole structural component. Structural sealants such as silicones, which are typically used for the joint, provide a high flexibility and only a low load-bearing capacity. Considering such elements being part of a bracing system, the mentioned characteristics limit the application range to buildings with not more than two stories. This thesis widens the scope with an in-depth examination of high-modulus adhesives, which have not yet been evaluated for their use in building constructions. Timber-glass composite elements used as a bracing component in façades are the focus of this work. Neither the full structural component nor the adhesive have yet been included into German building standards. Hence it is essential to assess the general requirements of their application. The relevant aspects are clarified in the context of glass constructions. In addition to the scientific discussion of the results, this approach facilitates also a practical evaluation of the findings, which is a unique feature of this work. The deformability of the adhesive becomes a crucial criterion when selecting the individual materials and designing the timber-glass composite elements. A case study assesses the influence of the adhesive stiffness on the behavior of a single element and its interaction with other members of the structural system. Based on the results, three different stiffness classes are introduced to support the selection process of the adhesives to be examined in further investigations. The experimental part of this work is initiated by a comprehensive characterization of seven shortlisted adhesives. The results enable a further differentiation of suitable materials. Two adhesives qualified as suitable for the main experiments. A silicone adhesive complements the test series to serve as a reference material to the current practice. In the next phase attention is drawn to the ageing stability and on the time-dependent material behavior of the adhesives under long-term loading. Small-scale specimens made from adhesively joint timber and glass pieces are exposed to different ageing scenarios which relate to the impacts typically encountered in façades. Beyond that, creep tests are carried out on small and large shear specimen. The latter provide extra benefit as they comprise long linear adhesive joints resembling virtually the situation in a real-size element. A specific long-term test rig was developed for this purpose comprising a loading unit with gas pressurized springs. Based on the results it can be concluded that joints with adhesives of high and intermediate stiffness enable an increase of characteristic failure loads and a significant reduction of deformation. With the stiffer joint near-surface rupture of timber fibers becomes the prevailing failure mechanism. The timber strength limits further loading of the adhesive joint. However, ageing and creep testing reveal also shortcomings of the adhesives. Their application can only be recommended if redundant compensation measures are taken or the joint is protected against critical environmental impacts. Appropriate solutions are proposed with the final recommendations of this work. Methods and assessment tools that have been developed and tested for this work offer the possibility of a more straight-forward evaluation of further promising adhesives and their use in load-bearing timber-glass composites.:1 Einleitung 13 1.1 Motivation 13 1.2 Zielsetzung 18 1.3 Abgrenzung 20 1.4 Vorgehensweise 21 2 Die Holz-Glas-Verbundbauweise 25 2.1 Tragprinzip und Wirkungsweise 25 2.2 Forschungsschwerpunkte und Anwendungen 27 2.2.1 Geklebte Verglasungssysteme für Fenster 27 2.2.2 Träger 28 2.2.3 Wandscheiben und Schubfelder 32 2.2.4 Verbundplatten 36 2.3 Tragendes Glas im Verbund 37 2.3.1 Relevanz für Holz-Glas-Verbundlösungen 37 2.3.2 Historische Vorbilder 37 2.3.3 Verbundglas und Verbund-Sicherheitsglas 38 2.3.4 Verbundträger 40 2.3.5 Wandscheiben aus Glas 43 2.4 Konstruktionsprinzipien von tragenden Wand und Fassadenelementen aus Holz und Glas 46 2.4.1 Aufbau 46 2.4.2 Verglasung 46 2.4.3 Ausbildung der Klebfuge 48 2.4.4 Marktreife Systeme mit Koppelleiste 49 2.4.5 Identifizieren geeigneter Tragsysteme 52 2.4.6 Skelett-, Tafel- und Massivholzbauweise 53 2.5 Zusammenfassung wesentlicher Erkenntnisse 55 3 Klebverbindungen im Glasbau 57 3.1 Fügen von Glas 57 3.1.1 Besondere Merkmale des Fügewerkstoffs 57 3.1.2 Wirkprinzip und Fügeverfahren 60 3.1.3 Vor- und Nachteile von Klebverbindungen 61 3.1.4 Glasoberfläche 65 3.2 Typische Anwendungsbeispiele im Glasbau 67 3.2.1 Klassifizierung 67 3.2.2 Einordung der Holz-Glas-Verbundbauweise 69 3.2.3 Structural Sealant Glazing 71 3.2.4 Ganzglaskonstruktionen 74 3.3 Planungsstrategien 76 3.3.1 Sicheres Bauteilversagen 76 3.3.2 Redundanz und Versagensszenarien 78 3.3.3 Besonderheiten bei geklebten Verglasungen 80 3.4 Baurechtliche Rahmenbedingungen 82 3.4.1 Normung und Verfahrensweise in Deutschland 82 3.4.2 Harmonisierung auf europäischer Ebene 84 3.4.3 ETAG 002 – Leitlinie für Structural Glazing 86 3.4.4 Der Weg zur geklebten Glaskonstruktion 88 4 Einfluss der Klebstoffsteifigkeit auf aussteifende Holz-Glas-Verbundtragwerke 91 4.1 Aussteifung von Holzbauten 91 4.2 Berechnungsverfahren 92 4.2.1 Begründung der Auswahl der Verfahren 92 4.2.2 Verteilung von Horizontallasten auf die Wandscheiben eines Aussteifungssystems 93 4.2.3 Wandscheibe als Schubfeld 95 4.2.4 Federmodelle 97 4.3 Randbedingungen für die Analyse 101 4.3.1 Modellgebäude 101 4.3.2 Konstruktive Gestaltung 103 4.3.3 Lastannahmen 104 4.4 Parameterstudie 107 4.4.1 Nachgiebigkeit der Kernwände 107 4.4.2 Nachgiebigkeit eines Verbundelements 108 4.4.3 Auswirkung der Elementanordnung 112 4.4.4 Lastumlagerung bei Ausfall von Elementen 114 4.4.5 Horizontallastanteil auf Fassade und Kern 116 4.5 Rückschlüsse auf die Tragsystemgestaltung und die Klebstoffauswahl 120 5 Materialauswahl und -charakterisierung 123 5.1 Untersuchungsprogramm 123 5.2 Materialeigenschaften der Fügeteile 124 5.2.1 Glas 124 5.2.2 Holz und Holzwerkstoffe 126 5.3 Klebstoffe 128 5.3.1 Auswahlkriterien für Holz-Glas-Klebungen 128 5.3.2 Vorauswahl der Klebstoffsysteme 130 5.4 Experimentelle Methoden zur Charakterisierung der Klebstoffe 134 5.4.1 Dynamisch-mechanische Analyse 134 5.4.2 Einaxialer Zugversuch 135 5.4.3 Scherversuch 138 5.5 Versuchsergebnisse 141 5.5.1 Glasübergangstemperatur 141 5.5.2 Spannungs-Dehnungs-Beziehung 145 5.5.3 Einpunktkennwerte 150 5.5.4 Scherfestigkeit und Bruchbildanalyse 151 5.6 Klebstoffauswahl für die Hauptuntersuchungen 155 6 Experimentelle Untersuchungen an Klebverbindungen im Labormaßstab 157 6.1 Methodik 157 6.1.1 Untersuchungsgegenstand 157 6.1.2 Beurteilungsgrundlagen 158 6.1.3 Untersuchungsprogramm 159 6.1.4 Auswertungsmethoden 162 6.2 Geometrie und Herstellung der Prüfkörper 164 6.2.1 Prüfkörper zum Bestimmen der Haftfestigkeit vor und nach künstlicher Alterung 164 6.2.2 Scherprüfkörper für Kriechversuche 165 6.2.3 Vorbereiten und Konditionieren der Proben 166 6.3 Verfahren zur mechanischen Prüfung und zur künstlichen Alterung 168 6.3.1 Zug- und Scherversuche 168 6.3.2 Lagerung unter UV-Bestrahlung 170 6.3.3 Lagerung in Reinigungsmittellösung 171 6.3.4 Holzfeuchtewechsel bei +20 °C 172 6.3.5 Lagerung in schwefeldioxidhaltiger Atmosphäre 173 6.3.6 Kriechversuche 174 6.4 Auswertung der Versuchsergebnisse 176 6.4.1 Anfangsfestigkeit im Scherversuch 176 6.4.2 Anfangsfestigkeit im Zugversuch 181 6.4.3 Sichtbare Veränderungen der Klebschicht 183 6.4.4 Restfestigkeit nach Alterung 185 6.4.5 Analyse der Versagensmuster 189 6.4.6 Kriechverhalten 192 6.4.7 Restfestigkeit nach Vorbelastung 198 7 Experimentelle Untersuchungen an bauteilähnlichen Prüfkörpern 201 7.1 Untersuchungsprogramm und Methodik 201 7.1.1 Ziel der Untersuchungen 201 7.1.2 Materialien 202 7.1.3 Großer Scherprüfkörper 203 7.1.4 Herstellung der Prüfkörper 205 7.1.5 Versuchsprogramm – Bauteilversuche 207 7.2 Entwicklung eines Kriechprüfstands 210 7.2.1 Prüfrahmen 210 7.2.2 Lasteinleitung 211 7.2.3 Belastungsvorgang 212 7.2.4 Messtechnik und Monitoring 213 7.2.5 Modifikation für Kurzzeitversuche 214 7.3 Große Scherversuche unter Kurz- und Langzeiteinwirkung 215 7.3.1 Tragfähigkeit bei kurzzeitiger Lasteinwirkung 215 7.3.2 Spannungsverteilung im Glas 219 7.3.3 Kriechversuche mit 1000 Stunden Laufzeit 221 7.3.4 Verlängerte Kriechversuche am Klebstoff mit mittlerer Steifigkeit 226 7.3.5 Tragfähigkeit nach Vorbelastung 230 8 Bewertung und Handlungsempfehlung 231 8.1 Alterungsverhalten 231 8.2 Korrelation der Ergebnisse aus Fügeteil- und 233 Bauteilversuchen 8.2.1 Versuche bei kurzzeitiger Lasteinwirkung 233 8.2.2 Versuche bei langandauernder Lasteinwirkung 235 8.3 Der Vorzugsklebstoff und seine Einsatzgrenzen 238 8.4 Konstruktion 241 9 Zusammenfassung und Ausblick 243 9.1 Zusammenfassung 243 9.2 Ausblick 249 10 Literatur 253 11 Abbildungsverzeichnis 263 12 Tabellenverzeichnis 267 13 Bezeichnungen 268 Anhang A Materialkennwerte zur Klebstoffauswahl 271 B Klebverbindungen im Labormaßstab 287 C Bauteilähnliche Prüfkörper 373